GCD
Electric City
United States
11,977 km
7,442 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,977 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCD JED
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GCD JED
ICAO Code K3W7 OEJN
City Electric City Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,593 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 21.680000, 39.160000

Electric City (GCD) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,977 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Electric City, it's 04:58 in Jeddah. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,545 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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